Bonnie J. ("BJ") Ferguson

Associate Professor
Behavioral Health & Nutrition
042 Carpenter Sports Building
302-831-1109
bferguso@udel.edu

Education

• MS, Springfield College (MA) 1980
• BS, Springfield College (MA) 1979
  

Professional Experience

• 2011, Director Coaching Science Minor
• 2010-present, Associate Professor – Department of Behavioral Health & Nutrition
• 1991-present, Associate Professor, University of Delaware
• 1980-2010, Head Softball Coach, University of Delaware
• 1980-1992, Head Women’s Tennis Coach, University of Delaware
  

Courses

• BHAN 120 Beginning Swimming
• BHAN 120 Volleyball
• BHAN 241 Teaching Individual Sports
• BHAN 245 Teaching Team Sports
• BHAN 324 Measurement & Evaluation
• BHAN 390 Principles of Coaching
• BHAN 263 Leadership Practicum (BHS Majors)
• BHAN 440 Mental Strategies for Athletic Peak Performance
• BHAN 460 Practicum for Coaching Science Minor
  

Professional Memberships

• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

• Delaware Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

• National Association for Sport and Physical Education

• National Fastpitch Coaches Association

• Women’s Sport Foundation

Recent Publications/Books & Publications

• Viera, B. & Ferguson, B.J. (1996). Volleyball: Steps to success (2nd Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
• Viera, B. & Ferguson, B.J. (1989).Teaching volleyball: Steps to success. Champaign, IL: Leisure Press.

Honors and Awards

• Delaware Diamond Extravaganza Award (2011) [Honoring a Commitment to Excellence in Women’s Athletics and Education]